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Flare Bright
UK, GB · 2 known investors
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Flarebright develops patented software and machine learning technologies that add capabilities such as autonomous flight and flight safety systems to robotic and crewed vehicles, including drones. The company runs an accelerated R&D program using non-exquisite hardware and developed the SnapShot nanodrone.
Founders & leadership
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Dr. Kelvin HamiltonFounder & CEO
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Dr. Conrad RiderCo-founder & CTO
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Dr. Carl SequeiraInterim CTO
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Gavin McEwanFinance DirectorHe brings finance and operations experience from aerospace, medical devices, FMCG, IT, and logistics sectors, gained across multinational corporations and private equity-backed companies.
Investors · 2
Oxford Technology Managementlisted by Oxford Technology ManagementHenley-on-Thames · $200K – $400K
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Companies House · registry record
View on Companies House ↗- Registered name
- FLARE BRIGHT LTD
- Company number
- 09881164
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 19 Nov 2015
- Registered office
- Building 436 Westcott Venture Park, Westcott, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0XB
- Nature of business (SIC)
- 30300 — Manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery62012 — Business and domestic software development71129 — Other engineering activities
- Accounts
- last made up to 30 Sept 2025 · next due 30 Jun 2027
- Confirmation statement
- last made up to 18 Oct 2025 · next due 1 Nov 2026
Current officers · 5
- Scott Carnegie — director, appointed 24 Feb 2021
- Christopher James William Daniels — director, appointed 17 Sept 2019
- Kelvin Hamilton — director, appointed 19 Nov 2015
- Dominic John Keen — director, appointed 27 Apr 2020
- Conrad Edgar Scott Rider — director, appointed 10 Oct 2017
Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 5 Aug 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Flare Bright do?
- Flarebright develops patented software and machine learning technologies that add capabilities such as autonomous flight and flight safety systems to robotic and crewed vehicles, including drones. The company runs an accelerated R&D program using non-exquisite hardware and developed the SnapShot nanodrone.
- Who founded Flare Bright?
- Flare Bright was founded by Dr. Kelvin Hamilton, Dr. Conrad Rider.
- Who are Flare Bright's investors?
- Flare Bright's investors include Oxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION), Oxford Technology Management.
- Where is Flare Bright headquartered?
- Flare Bright is headquartered in UK, GB.